[ˈspɪrɪtʃʊəl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
(e.g: I'm responsible for his spiritual welfare)

- relating to religion or religious belief
(e.g: the country's spiritual leader)


Phrases:
- one's spiritual home

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French spirituel, from Latin spiritualis, from spiritus (see spirit)

[ˈspɪrɪtʃʊəl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a religious song of a kind associated with black Christians of the southern US, and thought to derive from the combination of European hymns and African musical elements by black slaves


Phrases:
- one's spiritual home

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French spirituel, from Latin spiritualis, from spiritus (see spirit)